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Government of Piaui signs MoU with Solatio Energy for a 4 GW solar power generation project
June 19, 2024
The Government of Piaui signed an MoU with Solatio Energia to develop a 4 GW solar power generation project, reportedly the largest of its kind in Brazil. The power plant is set to power the ammonia production industry in Parnaiba. Source: Renewables Now
Casa dos Ventos to build 300 MW solar projects linked to Bahia wind complexes
May 16, 2024
Casa dos Ventos, a Brazilian developer, plans to commence construction on two solar projects totaling 300 MW by the end of the year. These projects, associated with existing wind complexes in Bahia, include Solar Babilônia Sul (100 MW) and Solar Babilônia Centro (200 MW). Source: PV Magazine LATAM
Piaui signs MoUs with European companies for green hydrogen and solar projects
May 16, 2024
The government of Piaui, Brazil, announced that Governor Rafael Fonteles has signed two MoUs with French, Spanish, and German companies to develop green hydrogen and solar power generation projects. French company HDF Energy signed a solo MoU, while Spanish firm H2Greem Global Solutions and Germany’s Som Solar Outdoor Media signed a joint agreement. The MoUs […]
Ecoener secures green loan for 74 MW solar project in Guatemala
May 3, 2024
Ecoener SA has secured a US$64 million green loan from Central American bank BAC and Dutch development bank FMO for its 74 MWp Yolanda solar project in Guatemala. Source: Renewables Now
Statkraft to invest in solar capacity expansion in Bahia
May 3, 2024
Statkraft Energias Renovaveis SA plans to invest US$180.7 million to install 275 MW of solar capacity at two operating wind parks in Bahia, Brazil. Source: Renewables Now
FlexGen partners with Arclight and Infinigen Renewables for PV and BESS project in Puerto Rico
May 3, 2024
FlexGen, in collaboration with IPP Arclight and its subsidiary Infinigen Renewables, is set to implement a 15 MW battery energy storage system (BESS) alongside a 32 MW solar project in Puerto Rico. The initiative aims to enhance grid reliability and flexibility while meeting stringent grid specifications mandated by the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority. Source: […]
Celsia and Chevron partner to install solar plant in Panama
April 14, 2024
Celsia and Chevron Panama have agreed to install a 4.03 MWp solar plant at the Bahía Las Minas fuel terminal in Colón, Panama. This plant, located on the largest fuel storage facility in the country, is expected to commence operations by the end of this year or early next. Source: PV Magazine LATAM
Hydro Rein and Atlas Renewable Energy launch 438 MW solar complex in Brazil
April 14, 2024
Hydro Rein and Atlas Renewable Energy have announced the commencement of commercial operations for their 438 MW Boa Sorte solar power complex in Minas Gerais, Brazil. Source: Renewables Now
Panama aims to bring PV systems to vulnerable communities
March 14, 2024
The National Secretariat of Energy in Panama has initiated the Solar Operation project, aiming to install photovoltaic systems in 663 homes of families in communities vulnerable to climate change. Source: PV Magazine LATAM